Taiz Governor discusses with UN Resident Coordinator solutions to alleviate water crisis
Taiz Governor Nabil Shamsan discussed Saturday with the UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen Julian Harness solutions to alleviate water crisis in the governorate.
Gaza Death Toll Rises to 55,297 Amid Ongoing Israeli Aggression
The death toll from the Israeli genocidal war on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has risen to 55,297, with 128,426 injured, the Ministry of Health in afflicted Palestinian enclave said. The majority of the victims are women and children.
U.S. President plans to increase tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed his intention to increase tariffs on foreign imports of steel and aluminum from 25% to 50%, which will increase pressure on steel producers worldwide and threaten to escalate his trade war.
Portugal Wins UEFA Nations League Title
Portugal claimed its second UEFA Nations League title after defeating Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match, held in Munich, Germany, saw both teams create scoring opportunities, but it was Portugal's precision in the penalty shootout that ultimately secured the victory.
User Name: Password:
HRITC appeals for UN rescue of Taiz villages from Houthi genocide
[15/01/2018 04:13]

ADEN-SABA
The Human Rights Information and Training Center (HRITC) has issued an appeal to the UN Secretary General to rescue villages in Yemen's central Taiz who have been undergoing "a genocidal campaign" at the hands of Houthis since 19 December.

In a press statement on Monday, the HRITCcalled AntónioGuterres and the whole international community to intervene "to rescue the villages of Haymah in Taiz" which the Iran-backed rebels have subjected to siege and relentless rocket shelling.

The clashes erupted between the villagers and the Houthis following the Houthi killing of the former president Ali Abdullah Saleh for defecting to the government's side.

"The militia is carrying out a massive campaign of sweeping citizens and putting them as human shields in the battle front lines. It shoots fire directly and deliberately at the rest of the civilians amid a painful local and international silence," said the statement of which Saba received a copy.

In a report published a few days ago about the Houthi human rights violations in Taiz during December alone, the HRITC said the militia killed 21 civilians and injured 38 others by sniper shootings. The report said that 346 families were forced to displacement.

The militia planted multiple networks of landmines in the roads, hills, entrances of villages and around farms in Taiz, said the report which bears the title "Civilians Awaiting Death."

The militia continues to rain down the villages with Katyucha rockets and tank shells from the hilltops surrounding Haymah villages, said the report.


Prime Minister Directs Government Agencies to Launch Field Survey for Social Support Program
Local Admin Minister Discusses Experience Exchange Program with Egypt
President al-Alimi Meets with Crisis Management Committee
Prime Minister Pledges Support for Youth-Led Community Initiatives
Newly Appointed Judges to Supreme Court Take Oath of Office
Health Minister Chairs Expanded Meeting of Medical Emergency Committee
Leadership Council Chairman Holds Phone Call with Djiboutian President
UN envoy calls on Security Council to exert maximum pressure on Houthis to release UN staff
Yemen calls on Iran to cease its destabilizing behavior and warns of the Houthi threat to shipping.
Detained Citizen Has No Government Affiliation, Yemen Embassy in Beirut Says

About Saba News Agency | Usage Agreement | Contact Us